Our Leadership Team:
Senior Leader: Brian Britton brian@gschapel.org
Brian ministers out of a heart for world-wide transformation and revival. In addition to serving as the pastor of Greensprings Chapel in Williamsburg, VA, he has ministered throughout the body of Christ as a revivalist, pastor, speaker and teacher. As the founder of Crossworks Ministries, he has ministered in Africa, Asia, Europe, Israel,South America and across the USA. He has earned a M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University's School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, VA and holds a B.S. from Bridgewater College. Prior to being called to ministry, Brian served as a college and junior college football coach for several years. He now resides in Williamsburg, VA with his wife Valerie and their 6 year old daughter Anastasia. For Brian's ministry itinerary, please visit: www.crossworksinternational.org
Senior Leader and Women's Ministry: Valerie Britton office@gschapel.org
A native of Moscow, Russia, Valerie has been involved in ministry since her teenage years. After giving her life to the Lord at age 14, she began a season of serving missionaries as an interpreter as they would come to minister throughout Russia and Eastern Europe. In 2004 she earned her M. A. in Practical Theology from Regent University's School of Divinity in Virginia Beach. It was there that she met her husband Brian and the two have served in ministry together ever since. Valerie has also ministered and taught in local churches and at Women's Conferences in both Virginia and Texas. Her heart is to lead others into deeper places of intimacy with God and to receive fully The Father's love. She and Pastor Brian live in Williamsburg, VA with their 6 year old daughter Anastasia.
Worship Leader: Angela Patteson www.angelapatteson.com
Angela has loved singing and worshiping since she was a little girl, and at the age of 14 she began to sing solos in church and it became a passion to sing to the God of all creation. In 1998 Angela attended Brownsville Revival School of Ministry which impacted her life in a Big way, and that is where she met her Husband Jeffrey Patteson and they were wed in December of '99. In 2000 she began to hear some music that was considered "Prophetic worship" and this was so frightening to her, but she wanted to flow in song like this. Angela later received a tape of Joann Mcfatter on prophetic singing and it changed her forever. At first she was terrified to sing a prophetic song but after stepping out in it, it soon became second nature to her. Angela and Jeff moved to Kansas City to be apart of the International House of Prayer in 2002 and were on staff there for 3 1/2 years. she sang on various teams including Misty Edward's, and God took her further into the heart of God as she sat under the teachings of Mike Bickle, Allen Hood, Misty Edwards, and others on the Ihop staff. Angela explained "I began to have a fascinated heart towards this Beautiful God who loves me so much." And it was there that the Lord set her free from the fear of man and spoke to her about being herself..He whispered to me,"Be the way I created you to be..You are Free to be yourself, I give you permission." After this encounter she was never the same. Later Angela and Jeff moved back to Va and over the next few years they went through a real season of disappointment and breaking and which led her to a closer more deeper walk with the Lord who was faithful through it all. Later They were able to be apart of a prayer community with some Dear friends and mentors for a year and that was one of the best years of Angela's life in the Lord. "God taught me about the Inner life of Abiding in Him who is in me, and the freedom I can live and walk in through His life in me. This brought real meaning to "it is no longer I who live, but Christ in me." Angela began to lead worship In 2009 with the youth Group here at Greensprings Chapel and loved it.. and in 2010 Angela was asked to come on staff as the head Worship leader. "I love to worship Jesus and to lead others into his presence and I just love that I get to be His mouthpiece and allow Him to sing through me." Her desire is to see people set free in Worship, to know their identity in God and to see new sounds from heaven be released through Worship. Jeff and Angela have 4 boys, Micah, Hosea, Zechariah,and Judah...and a baby on the way.!
Youth Leaders - Jon and Paula Farino office@gschapel.org
Jon and Paula have had a heart for young people for many years now to be discipled and raised up as a mighty end time army for Jesus. Jon has ministered to youth in many ways from mission trips to Mexico, Guatemala, Ukraine, Bulgaria and served as a youth pastor in the UK in 2003. Jon has an associate degree from Brownsville Revival School of Ministry. He has been serving as a chaplain in the local juvenile Jail for 3 years and running and has ministered in many youth conferences since his graduating in December of 2000. Although Jon and Paula possess a burning passion for the lost, they see clearly how God desires them to equip and raise up the youth to walk in the power of God. Jon resides in Williamsburg, Va with Paula his wife and 2 young boys, Josiah and Levi and has always believed for revival among the youth of the City.
The Well (Wed. Night Service) - Mike and Deborah Rice
Michael and Deborah lead “The Well” midweek service and have a passion and hunger for radical intimacy with the Father. Their desire is to glorify Jesus through prophetic praise and worship in spirit and in truth. They express this passion through prophetic and spontaneous worship in song while creating an atmosphere for the Lord to come and dwell and pour out His love on his sons and daughters. God has called Michael and Deborah to declare God’s truth in prophetic ministry, providing a secure environment while encouraging the body to function in their gifting and grow in their fullest potential in Him. Their heartfelt desire is to lead others to a deeper intimacy with God, restoring deep into people’s hearts the Father’s love in our broken and fatherless world. Both Mike and Deborah have lead life groups, praise and worship and have ministered and taught in men’s and women’s groups. They have also ministered extensively in community outreaches through praise and worship in many different churches.
They reside in Newport News, VA with their two sons, Levi and Lane. The first and second commandments are the foundation of this ministry: To Love Him first with all of our heart, soul and mind and to love others. Please pray for the fulfillment of His heart’s desires for us and His ministry. God Bless you all!
Director of Equipping - Simon Barnet
Simon has served as a minister, Bible teacher and ministry leader at Greensprings Chapel for over two decades. An avid student of the Bible, he currently ministers in a variety of settings, has a great desire to see heaven invade earth and has a strong gift of healing. In addition to his equipping and education duties, Simon also serves as one of our Elders. He also volunteers and ministers throughout the city of Williamsburg area in various locations including Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg Landings, and the Lackey Clinic.
Children's Ministry: Audra Mills office@gschapel.org
Audra has worked extensively in Children's Ministry for the last 8 years. Her heart is to reach into the community to touch children and their families with the love of Christ, and to see our communities and nation healed and transformed by the presence of God. Audra has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Christopher Newport University. Her background is in Youth & Family Services, and she has also worked in the school system at the preschool and elementary levels, including work with special needs children.